Horse Health Matters®
Desensitize Your Horse to Common Encounters
by EquiMed Staff
April 18, 2017 18:16
Because of the horse's exceptionally perceptive and sensitive nature, he has the ability to detect sensory stimuli on the trail or in unfamiliar places that …
Emergency Preparedness - Transporting Your Equine
by Flossie Sellers
April 11, 2017 11:31
Some horses fear trailers. Read the do's and don'ts of trailering and how practice in trailering your horse pays off in an emergency …
Using the Counter Canter To Build Your Horse's Strength
by EquiMed Staff
April 15, 2017 15:02
The counter canter means the horse is cantering on a circle going left and the rider deliberately makes the horse canter with the right canter lead, so the …
Eight Tips to a Better Summer for Your Horse
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 21, 2017 16:27
Read these 8 tips to learn about keeping horses comfortable and healthy during hot summer weather …
Tip of the Day
Use rubber stall mats over concrete breezeways in your barn to prevent horses from slipping and falling, especially when shod.
Pros and Cons: Are Horse Shoes Necessary for Hoof Health …
by EquiMed Staff
May 1, 2017 18:21
Some horse professionals and owners think of horseshoes as a necessary evil brought on by circumstances that limit the horse's natural exercise and other …
Judging Horse Leg Conformation
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
May 3, 2017 09:06
Judging a horse's conformation takes careful study and knowledge of horse anatomy. Because of their importance to the performance and soundness of a horse, the …
Changing Insulin Resistance to Insulin Sensitivity in Horses
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 4, 2017 14:46
Even horses of normal weight can be insulin resistant, exhibited by regional fat deposits along the neck, shoulders, tailhead, and back …
Testing Your Horse Pasture for Peace of Mind
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
May 6, 2017 12:02
While grass tends to be lower in sugar/starch during the summer, the situation changes as the night time temperatures drop below 40 degrees F, making it …
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Hoof Care - Trimming the Donkey
Video of donkey hoof trimming.
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Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
FWCF
A Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (UK).
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory
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When the manger is empty, the horses fight.
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